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单词 equilibrist
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Definition of equilibrist in English:

equilibrist

noun iːˈkwɪlɪˌbrɪstɪˈkwɪlɪˌbrɪstˌɛkwɪˈlɪbrɪstˌiːkwɪˈlɪbrɪstɪˈkwɪləbrəst
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  • An acrobat who performs balancing feats, especially a tightrope walker.

    〈主古〉表演平衡特技的杂技演员(尤指走钢索的杂技演员)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Equilibrist's given name was Randy May but he had legally changed it.
    • A closeted, kilted singer is brutally rejected by his former partner who is now an unbalanced equilibrist.
    • Not content with this bit of high-altitude aptitude, the equilibrist re-crosses the falls, first blindfolded, then on a bicycle, then on stilts, then pushing a wheelbarrow while carrying a man on his back.
    • This hand-colored engraving depicts three equilibrists dancing upon two parallel ropes.
    Synonyms
    tumbler, gymnast

Origin

Mid 18th century: from equilibrium + -ist.

Definition of equilibrist in US English:

equilibrist

nounɪˈkwɪləbrəstiˈkwiləbrəst
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  • An acrobat who performs balancing feats, especially a tightrope walker.

    〈主古〉表演平衡特技的杂技演员(尤指走钢索的杂技演员)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Not content with this bit of high-altitude aptitude, the equilibrist re-crosses the falls, first blindfolded, then on a bicycle, then on stilts, then pushing a wheelbarrow while carrying a man on his back.
    • A closeted, kilted singer is brutally rejected by his former partner who is now an unbalanced equilibrist.
    • The Equilibrist's given name was Randy May but he had legally changed it.
    • This hand-colored engraving depicts three equilibrists dancing upon two parallel ropes.
    Synonyms
    tumbler, gymnast

Origin

Mid 18th century: from equilibrium + -ist.

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